½ Pardau - João V (Damão) 1741-1749 front ½ Pardau - João V (Damão) 1741-1749 back
½ Pardau - João V (Damão) 1741-1749 photo

½ Pardau - João V Damão

 
Silver 3.1 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
King
João V (1706-1750)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1741-1749
Value
150 Reis = ½ Pardao=¼ Rupia
Currency
Rupia (1706-1880)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#50455
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lettering:
1-7
4-4

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin ½ Pardau - João V (Damão) 1741-1749 from Portuguese India made of Silver weighing 3.1 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of King João V of Portugal, who ruled from 1706 to 1750, and was minted in the city of Damão, which was a Portuguese colony in India at the time. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during this period to help facilitate trade and commerce in the region. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the time.